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The European Commission is threatening to suspend or cut funding for the Venice Biennale due to Russia's continued participation in the event. The Biennale has been given a deadline to respond to the EU's concerns regarding the Russian pavilion.
Danish artist Maja Malou Lyse, representing Denmark at the Biennalen, discusses how her personal history and experiences, including her teenage years, have shaped her artistic expression.
The European Commission has issued an ultimatum to the Biennale Foundation, initiating procedures to revoke funding for allegedly violating sanctions by allowing Russian participation.
As the Kochi Muziris Biennale spills beyond gallery walls, artists and collectives turn Fort Kochi and Mattancherry into a living canvas shaped by community, politics and time.
A fire broke out on the roof of the biennale, which now belongs to Serbia. Firefighters' intervention is hampered by strong winds.
Russia has not participated in the Biennale since 2022.
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 10 - The European Commission on Tuesday condemned the Venice art Biennale's decision to allow Russia to take part in this year's edition and said EU funding for the event would now…
The position is exactly the opposite of that expressed yesterday by the owner of the Collegio Romano.
Russia's participation in the Biennale is facing strong criticism, with Ukraine's Foreign Ministry vehemently opposing it and Pussy Riot announcing a protest action, citing accusations of 'whitewashing' war crimes.
The Russian pavilion will open in May 2026. The Biennale will announce the full list of participating countries on 4 March.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova criticized the EU's decision to revoke funding for the Biennale, calling it a regression into 'anti-culture,' while the Commission awaits a response from the foundation.
The Biennale Commission has officially halted funding and condemned the decision to allow Russian participation, confirming earlier reports.
The South African installation 'Elegy,' which alludes to Gaza, will be presented in Venice outside the biennale perimeter despite its cancellation, with artist Gabrielle Goliath stating they 'dare to think and dream the world differently'.
The world's most prestigious art exhibition faces a growing crisis after nearly two hundred artists, curators, and cultural workers participating in this year's edition signed an open letter...
The meeting yesterday in the Senate. Documents from Venice to Giuli, intending to boycott the new pavilion tomorrow. And the Israel case explodes
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 12 - Lower House Culture Committee Chair Federico Mollicone said Thursday he hoped the Venice Biennale would reconsider its invitation to Russia to set up a pavilion at this year's edition but stressed that he had never said the government would prevent it from opening. Biennale President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco has ignored a call from Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli to revoke the invitation to the Russians. Giuli has stated, however, that the issue is up to the Biennale f...
The controversy over Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale continues, with Ukrainian President Zelensky stating that allowing Russia to participate strengthens Putin.
EU politicians are advocating for the suspension or termination of the ongoing EU grant to the Biennale Foundation, in response to Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale.
Anger is simmering over Russia being given a pavilion and being able to fly its flag during the world's largest gathering for art lovers: the Venice Biennale. – It will be Putin's pavilion, say critics.
Alberto Barbera is set to remain artistic director of the Venice Film Festival through 2028 and possibly longer. On Tuesday, the board of directors of the fest’s parent organization, the Venice Biennale — chaired by new president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco — announced that they have approved Barbera’s appointment “for the years 2027 and 2028.” The Biennale […]
A high representative of the EU, Kallas, condemned Russia's return to the Biennale, stating it is "morally wrong" and indicating intentions to cut funds, though Italy's Foreign Ministry noted no sanctions were violated.
The Prime Minister's presence at the inauguration of the exhibition scheduled for May 9th is increasingly in doubt.
The mayor of Venice, where the Biennale is due to take place soon, has named the condition under which the Russian pavilion could be closed.
This year's 61st Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art is burning - from both the Italian and domestic perspectives.
(ANSA) - BERLINO, 13 MAR - The Italian Embassy in Berlin organized an evening event to present Germany’s upcoming participation in the Venice Art Biennale, scheduled from Saturday, May 9, to Sunday,…
The European Commission has said it will suspend the implementation of a €2 million grant awarded to the Biennale Foundation if Russia participates in the 2026 art exhibition.
The artist, born in Soviet Ukraine, participated in the Biennale of dissent against the USSR.
The 61st Venice Art Biennale will be opened on May 9. However, the biggest art event of the year has been overshadowed by the information confirmed publicly last week that this year the Biennale will feature...
Following an interview with the president of the Foundation, the Italian Ministry of Culture issued a statement clarifying that the decision regarding Russia's participation in the Biennale was made in total autonomy, refuting claims of government interference.